A number of schools and colleges across South Tyneside have closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
As the virus continues to spread across the country, some schools in the borough are struggling to run as normal due to staff shortages.
Some staff members are self-isolating following the Government’s new advice, leaving schools understaffed.
The Government has said all schools will close from March 20 until further notice.
The following schools are closed:
Whitburn Church of England Academy, Rackly Way, Whitburn
Westoe Crown Primary School, Sea Winnings Way, South Shields
Keelmans Way School, Campbell Park Road
Clervaux Nursery, Clervaux Terrace, Jarrow
Helen Gibson Nursery, North Road, East Boldon
Stanhope Primary School Nursery Unit - Nursery only
St Joseph's RC Academy, Mill Lane, Hebburn
St Wilfrids RC College, Temple Park Road, South Shields
